SMITH KITCHEN + BAR UPDATE

Monday, December 4, 2017

Somerset restaurant at 7 East Anapamu Street, which closed after 10 months in business to try a more casual style of dining, reopened on December 5th as Smith Kitchen + Bar. Smith is a completely re-designed space with a rustic, white washed interior, and reclaimed tables and benches occupying the courtyard. The new concept features a family style dinner service where plates are meant to be shared with dishes priced between $8-$18. Chef Lauren Herman helms the kitchen which features her organic, rustic fare, sourced from the central coast.

“We wanted to create a very approachable and casual dining experience that encompassed everything that is great about Santa Barbara”, said proprietor Steve Hermann. “This is the perfect place to meet with family and friends to share food and drinks, and have a great time in a relaxed setting.” Smith is open for both lunch and dinner Monday through Friday with Brunch on Sunday. It also features a Happy Hour 4-6 p.m. daily, featuring drinks priced under $6.

I’m sorry to see Somerset go. I did not like the interior of the restaurant but thought the courtyard was one of nicest places to dine in Santa Barbara. I had four wonderful dinners there. I’m really over sharing plates…..

Looks like I am wrong and you are right. Below is a message I received from the owner the DAY BEFORE they opened. I now wonder if the part about the business not being open on Saturdays is also wrong.

Subject: SMITH kitchen + Bar opening tomorrow, Tuesday!

Hi John,

Smith, Kitchen + Bar is opening up Tuesday, December 5th in the space previously occupied by Somerset. Smith is a completely re-deisgned space with a rustic, white washed interior, and reclaimed tables and benches occupying the courtyard. The new concept features a family style dinner service where plates are meant to be shared with dishes priced between $8-$18. Chef Lauren Herman helms the kitchen which features her organic, rustic fare, sourced from the central coast. “ We wanted to create a very approachable and casual dinning experience that encompassed everything that is great about Santa Barbara”, added proprietor Steve Hermann, who also mentioned “ this is the perfect place to meet with family and friends to share food and drinks, and have a great time in a relaxed setting”. Smith is open for both lunch and dinner Monday through Friday with Brunch on Sunday. It also features a Happy Hour 4-6 P.M. daily, featuring drinks priced under $6.